North Monterey County Center for Independent Study
Salinas, CA · North Monterey County Unified
Alternative school · Grades 7-12 · Suburb, midsize
921st of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 40%▲ Improving
17500 Pesante Rd., Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 633-7050NCES ID 062759009412Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks North Monterey County Center for Independent Study 921st of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 40% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2016 to 40th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 47 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 131 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 24.5% | 75.6% | ▲ 51.1 pts | |
| White | 58.2% | 19.8% | ▼ 38.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.2% | 2.3% | ▼ 8.9 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 0.8% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $833K in zip 93907 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than North Monterey County Center for Independent Study
- –Central Bay High (Continuation)North Monterey County Unified · 0 mi awayCompare
- #979North Monterey County HighNorth Monterey County Unified · 3.7 mi away979th of 1,528
ELA 52% ▲21 · Math 8% ▼24Compare - #719Rancho San Juan HighSalinas Union High · 4 mi away719th of 1,528
ELA 56% ▲25 · Math 21% ▼11Compare - #884North Salinas HighSalinas Union High · 5 mi away884th of 1,528
ELA 48% ▲17 · Math 17% ▼15Compare - #1399Salinas CommunityMonterey County Office of Education · 5.3 mi away1,399th of 1,528
Compare - #930Everett Alvarez HighSalinas Union High · 5.3 mi away930th of 1,528
ELA 48% ▲17 · Math 15% ▼17Compare - –Wellington M. Smith, Jr.Monterey County Office of Education · 5.6 mi awayCompare
- –Mission Trails ROPMission Trails ROP · 5.9 mi awayCompare
What school district is North Monterey County Center for Independent Study in?
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is part of the North Monterey County Unified district in Salinas, California.
Is North Monterey County Center for Independent Study a good school?
SchoolRow ranks North Monterey County Center for Independent Study 921st of 1,528 California high schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of North Monterey County Center for Independent Study?
Hispanic 76%, White 20%, Two or more races 2% (131 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near North Monterey County Center for Independent Study cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93907 is $833K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.